INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

Which of the following are known to Indus Valley culture

Cire perdu

Alloy making

Select the right code

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both

d. None

Correct

Answer – c

The cire-perdu or ‘lost-wax’ process for casting was learnt as long ago as the Indus Valley Culture.

Along with it was discovered the process of making alloy of metals by mixing copper, zinc and tin which is called bronze

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Answer – c

The cire-perdu or ‘lost-wax’ process for casting was learnt as long ago as the Indus Valley Culture.

Along with it was discovered the process of making alloy of metals by mixing copper, zinc and tin which is called bronze

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

Consider the following about Badami mural cave paintings

They were patronised by Chalukyas

Vaishnav tradition is most prominent

They follow the style of Ajanta paintings

Which of the above is/are correct

a. 1 only

b. 2 and 3

c. 1 and 3

d. All of them

Correct

Answer – d

Chalukya king, Mangalesha, patronised the excavation of the Badami caves.

The inscription in Cave No.4 mentions the date 578–579 CE, describes the beauty of the cave and includes the dedication of the image of Vishnu. Thus it may be presumed that the cave was excavated in the same era and the patron records his Vaishnava affiliation.

The sinuously drawn lines, fluid forms and compact composition exemplify the proficiency and maturity the artists had achieved in the sixth century CE. The gracefully drawn faces of the king and the queen remind us of the style of modelling in Ajanta

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Answer – d

Chalukya king, Mangalesha, patronised the excavation of the Badami caves.

The inscription in Cave No.4 mentions the date 578–579 CE, describes the beauty of the cave and includes the dedication of the image of Vishnu. Thus it may be presumed that the cave was excavated in the same era and the patron records his Vaishnava affiliation.

The sinuously drawn lines, fluid forms and compact composition exemplify the proficiency and maturity the artists had achieved in the sixth century CE. The gracefully drawn faces of the king and the queen remind us of the style of modelling in Ajanta

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

Find the correct match

Literature Theme

Rig Veda Hymns

Yajur Veda Rules for sacrifice

Samveda Chanting

Select the right code

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d. All of them

Correct

Answer – d

The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’. The Vedic literature consists of the four Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva.

The Rig Veda is the earliest of the four Vedas and it consists of 1028 hymns. The hymns were sung in praise of various gods.

The Yajur Veda consists of various details of rules to be observed at the time of sacrifice.

The Sama Veda is set to tune for the purpose of chanting during sacrifice. It is called the book of chants and the origins of Indian music are traced in it.

The Atharva Veda contains details of rituals.

Incorrect

Answer – d

The word ‘Veda’ is derived from the root ‘vid’, which means to know. In other words, the term ‘Veda’ signifies ‘superior knowledge’. The Vedic literature consists of the four Vedas – Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva.

The Rig Veda is the earliest of the four Vedas and it consists of 1028 hymns. The hymns were sung in praise of various gods.

The Yajur Veda consists of various details of rules to be observed at the time of sacrifice.

The Sama Veda is set to tune for the purpose of chanting during sacrifice. It is called the book of chants and the origins of Indian music are traced in it.

The Atharva Veda contains details of rituals.

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Rigveda repeatedly refers to Saptsindhu, a land of seven rivers. Which of the following is/are not one of them

Ganga

Yamuna

Saraswathi

Chenab

Select the right code

a) 1 only

b. 2 and 3

c. 1 and 2

d. None of them was mentioned

Correct

Answer – c

During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Indus region. The Rig Veda refers to Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers. This includes the five rivers of Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej along with the Indus and Saraswathi.

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Answer – c

During the Rig Vedic period, the Aryans were mostly confined to the Indus region. The Rig Veda refers to Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers. This includes the five rivers of Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej along with the Indus and Saraswathi.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Arrange the following in ascending order of their hierarchy in political organisation in Vedic society

Kul

Visu

Jana

Select the right code

a. 1-2-3

b. 3-2-1

c. 2-1-3

d. 1-3-2

Correct

Answer – a

The basic unit of political organization was kula or family. Several families joined together on the basis of their kinship to form a village or grama. The leader of grama was known as gramani. A group of villages constituted a larger unit called visu. It was headed by vishayapati. The highest political unit was called jana or tribe. There were several tribal kingdoms during the Rig Vedic period such as Bharatas, Matsyas, Yadus and Purus. The head of the kingdom was called as rajan or king.

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Answer – a

The basic unit of political organization was kula or family. Several families joined together on the basis of their kinship to form a village or grama. The leader of grama was known as gramani. A group of villages constituted a larger unit called visu. It was headed by vishayapati. The highest political unit was called jana or tribe. There were several tribal kingdoms during the Rig Vedic period such as Bharatas, Matsyas, Yadus and Purus. The head of the kingdom was called as rajan or king.